Math 369 Linear Algebra
Spring Semester 2007
Instructor: Dr. Iuliana Oprea
Office: Weber 123 Building, Phone: 491-6751
e-mail address: juliana@math.colostate.edu
http : //www.math.colostate.edu/ ∼ juliana
Required Text: Steven J. Leon ”Linear algebra with applications” 7th
edition, Prentice Hall 2006.
Rough Spring Agenda
• Chapters 1-6
• The bulk of the course will be derived from Chapters 1-6 of the text.
This includes the topics of Gaussian elimination, vector spaces, linear
maps, orthogonality, determinants, eigenvalues/ eigenvectors, singular
value decomposition, canonical forms.
• There will be regularly assigned homework, in class quizzes
(usually on Friday), 2 in class exams, and a final exam.
• The tests and final exam will, for the most part, mimic the homework;
however, there may be a problem requiring more connection between
basic concepts than has shown up in homework.
• Homework has to be submitted at the beginning of the class (date
of the deadline, usually a Wednesday). Sometimes only problems
chosen at random may be graded. You have to show your work. Your
solution will not only be graded on correctness, but also on how it is
presented. Points will be broken down as follows:
1. Final Exam - 200 points
2. Two One Hour Exams - 200 points
3. Graded Homework and Quizzes - 200 points
Combining these, there are 600 possible points. The following factors may additionally influence the final grade: participation in class,
improvement during the semester, consistency, etc.
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